European airports face disruption as 22 flights affected by bomb threats over four days, triggering emergency responses and inspections
At least 22 flights across Europe faced bomb threats over four days, causing emergency landings, diversions, military escorts, and security inspections at various airports.
Reported incidents occurred between Nov. 2 and Nov. 5, affecting airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines, SAS, Finnair, Jettime, Aer Lingus, and Aegean Airlines.
On Nov. 2, a Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest due to a bomb threat but continued to Bulgaria after inspection.
The following day, threats affected airports in Spain, Poland, Bulgaria, and Italy involving seven flights.
Threats reported
In Spain, a Ryanair flight from Manchester made an emergency landing in Murcia for security checks.
Poland’s Warsaw-bound flights experienced threats, forcing diversions to Warsaw Modlin and Chopin Airports.
Bulgaria saw an emergency landing in Sofia of a plane from Israel after an email threat was received.
Two Ryanair flights landing in Rome from Dublin and Lisbon prompted Italian authorities to scramble fighter jets in response.
On Nov. 5, at least 15 flights saw bomb threats, significantly disrupting operations.
In France, an Aer Lingus flight was diverted to Evreux, with bomb disposal teams inspecting upon safe landing.
Italian Air Force fighter jets escorted a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport.
A Finnair flight to Vienna and a Wizz Air flight diverted to Vienna were also targeted by threats.
Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport reported threats to three incoming Ryanair flights.
Romania and Belgium experienced similar threats, with procedures activated for safety, while four flights to Prague in the Czech Republic faced security concerns.
A LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Paris was also subjected to security checks due to threats.
